El Campo, TX Fishing Trip — January
Your El Campo, TX Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 42°F4.1" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowWhite Bass
Various
January Weather in El Campo
58°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
15 Guides Near El Campo
No guides are based in El Campo, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For offshore / inshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Light rain jacket
Texas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements
Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Special regulations apply on some trophy bass lakes, including Lake Fork and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Only two striped bass 30 inches or greater may be retained. Special regulations may apply on certain water bodies.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp are considered a rough fish in Texas, and there are no restrictions on harvest.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit